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Diabetes mellitus is a disease characterized by

  • High levels of blood glucose (correct)
  • Poor thyroid function
  • High blood pressure
  • High levels of blood fats

The hormone that is secreted by the pancreas and used by body cells for the uptake and storage of glucose is

  • Insulin (correct)
  • Adrenaline
  • Melatonin
  • Glycogen

People with type 1 diabetes are dependent upon

  • Effective weight management
  • A range of medications with side effects
  • Regular physical therapy
  • Daily insulin injections (correct)

Having a close relative with type 2 diabetes

<p>Increases your risk (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In diabetics, a minor infection in an extremity can lead to

<p>Tissue death and amputation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Age, ethnicity, genetics, and biological factors are

<p>Nonmodifiable risk factors for diabetes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Insulin cannot be taken orally because it is a protein.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the early stages of type 2 diabetes, the body's cells begin to resist the effects of insulin.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Excessive thirst, frequent urination, fatigue, and blurred vision are some of the symptoms of diabetes.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The three major types of diabetes are the following except:

<p>Type 3 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Type 1 diabetes is a/an

<p>Autoimmune disease (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Type 1 diabetes:

<p>Diagnosed usually in children and young adults (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

People with uncontrolled diabetes can develop blindness due to

<p>Damage to blood vessels of the eyes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Kara was tested for diabetes. Her fasting plasma glucose test showed a level of 150. This indicates that

<p>She has diabetes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Diabetes is caused when:

<p>Both A and B are correct (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Diabetes Mellitus

  • Characterized by high levels of blood glucose.
  • Distinction exists between various types, primarily Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.

Insulin

  • Secreted by the pancreas.
  • Facilitates glucose uptake and storage in body cells.
  • Cannot be administered orally due to its protein composition.

Type 1 Diabetes

  • Individuals depend on daily insulin injections for management.
  • An autoimmune disease typically diagnosed in children and young adults.
  • Family history often associated but not always present.

Type 2 Diabetes

  • Family history increases risk of developing the disease.
  • In early stages, body cells begin to resist insulin effects, leading to management complications.
  • Excessive thirst, frequent urination, fatigue, and blurred vision are common symptoms.

Complications of Diabetes

  • Minor infections in extremities can escalate to tissue death and amputation.
  • Uncontrolled diabetes may lead to blindness due to damage to blood vessels in the eyes.

Risk Factors

  • Nonmodifiable risk factors include age, ethnicity, genetics, and biological traits.
  • Modifiable factors not specified but typically include lifestyle choices like diet and exercise.

Diagnostic Levels

  • A fasting plasma glucose level of 150 indicates diabetes.
  • Pre-diabetes or normal glucose levels can only be confirmed through additional testing.

Types of Diabetes

  • The three major types are Type 1, Type 2, and gestational diabetes.
  • Type 3 diabetes is not recognized as a major type.

Insulin Response

  • Diabetes occurs when the pancreas fails to produce sufficient insulin or when cells do not respond normally to insulin.
  • Both conditions lead to elevated blood glucose levels.

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